Childminder EY496767

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2018 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder observes and assesses children's learning accurately and makes good use of this information to identify their next steps in learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder extends her professional knowledge and skills in a range of ways, such as researching activity ideas to help widen children's experiences.  The childminder forms good partnerships with parents. She shares useful information about children's achievements and experiences with them. This includes information about activities she plans for children. Parents speak highly of the childminder and value the care and teaching she offers.  The childminder is an effective teacher. She introduces new vocabulary and talks to children to extend their thinking skills. Children have the time they need to think before they answer the childminder's questions.  Children develop strong relationships with the childminder. They demonstrate that they

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This provision is good

feel happy and secure during play and in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the organisation of some routines means that children's learning is not always fully promoted to the highest levels.  The childminder has not established highly effective partnerships with other professionals who are involved in children's development to help provide consistency of care and learning for all children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen partnership working with other professionals involved in children's care to help provide more continuity in children's care and learning  review the organisation of routines to promote children's sustained play and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.  The inspector completed an observation of a teaching activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends training to keep her knowledge up to date. She is clear about the signs that may give her cause for concern about a child's welfare and knows what to do to keep children safe from harm. The childminder provides children with a safe and secure environment where they can play and learn. She monitors children's learning effectively to identify any gaps in their learning and where they may need extra help. The childminder successfully evaluates her provision with her co-minder. Together, they identify a number of ways to improve the quality of the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages well with children. She listens intently and values children's contributions as they tell her about their home experiences. The childminder fosters children's love of books effectively. Children enjoy joining in as she tells stories skilfully, using a range of props. Older children are able to talk about their favourite stories and predict what might happen at the end. The childminder helps children to count and use mathematical language during their play. The childminder supports children's creative development well. She encourages them to mix paints and talks about the different colours they can make. Children enjoy learning and make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is warm and welcoming, with a good range of resources that children explore and investigate independently. The childminder is a positive role model. Children behave well from an early age. They are gentle and affectionate towards the childminder and learn to respect her home. The childminder promotes children's good health. She stores and prepares snacks and meals provided by parents for their children hygienically. Children have opportunities to be active during regular outings and in the large well-resourced garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children grow in confidence and gain good skills for the next stage in their learning, including their move on to school. Children enjoy making marks and writing their name as they explore paints and foam using their hands. Children are independent and confident learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496767 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1035249 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She works from the home of another childminder in Colchester, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years professional status.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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